Hearty Lentil and Sweet Italian Sausage Soup
Indulge in a comforting bowl of this hearty soup, featuring savory sweet Italian sausage, nutritious lentils, and a medley of fresh vegetables. Simmered to perfection with a blend of flavorful spices and chicken broth, this soup is sure to warm your heart and satisfy your soul.
Ingredients
Ingredients | |
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| 8 | ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed |
| 1 | onion, chopped |
| 1 | celery, chopped |
| 1 | carrot, chopped |
| 4 | garlic cloves, minced |
| 1 | (14 ½ ounce) can (14 ½ ounce) can diced tomatoes |
| 1 | cup lentils, picked over and rinsed |
| 4 | cups chicken broth |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon black pepper |
Instructions
Cooking Instructions | |
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| 1. | In a large soup pot, brown the sweet Italian sausage over medium heat for about 5 minutes. |
| 2. | Add the chopped onion, celery, carrot, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender. |
| 3. | Pour in the diced tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. |
| 4. | Stir in the lentils, chicken broth, and black pepper. Let the soup simmer for 40 minutes until the lentils are tender. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 223.5 kcal |
| Protein | 20.2 g |
| Fat | 6.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 21.6 g |
| Fiber | 6.3 g |
| Sugar | 6.4 g |
Published on Jul 25, 2024 by Luminița